Project Scheduler

Fero International Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health Benefits

Group Retirement Savings Program

Professional association fees reimburs

Meaningful growth opportunities

Job summary

Fero International Inc in Hamilton, Ontario, is hiring a Production Scheduler to develop and optimize detailed production schedules for modular building projects using MS Project.

You will align engineering, procurement, and production activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient plant utilization while collaborating across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination within construction or manufacturing.
• Proven proficiency in MS Project including critical path analysis and resource loading.
• Engineering/Construction management diploma or related degree; MS Project training is an asset.
• Strong understanding of modular construction processes and plant operations.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in MS Project for modular construction projects.
• Coordinate activities to align with material availability, labor capacity, and project priorities.
• Monitor labor resources against tasks using performance indicators and track schedule adherence.
• Analyze discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Update schedules regularly reflecting progress, changes and unforeseen impacts.
• Generate and distribute schedule reports and dashboards to stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings providing scheduling insights and recommendations.
• Ensure scheduling activities comply with company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Critical path analysis

Resource loading

Schedule optimization

Communication

Organization

Education

Engineering/Construction management diploma

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Fero transforms how communities are built: delivering faster, smarter, and greener buildings tailored for the healthcare, educational, commercial/industrial, and residential sectors. We design and build community-oriented solutions, combining innovative industrialized construction processes with an industry-leading team, a people-first approach, and a state-of-the-art facility. Our goals are to accelerate industrialized construction globally and deliver impactful solutions that uplift communities.

Position Overview

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed production schedules for modular building projects using MS Project. This role plays a critical part in ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, and production activities to achieve on-time project delivery and efficient plant utilization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modular construction workflows, sequencing, and resource planning, along with advanced scheduling capabilities. This position requires a high level of organization, analytical thinking, and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive production schedules in MS Project, incorporating all phases of modular construction from fabrication through final assembly, site delivery and site finishing work.
• Sequence and coordinate production activities to ensure optimal workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to project milestones.
• Collaborate with production managers, project managers, and procurement teams to align schedules with material availability, labour capacity, and project priorities.
• Monitor and review labour resources against scheduled tasks using measurable performance indicators, including labour variance (%) and earned vs. planned hours.
• Analyze discrepancies between planned and actual performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, forecasting accuracy, and overall schedule adherence.
• Continuously monitor schedule performance, identify potential delays or conflicts, and proactively advise on / implement corrective actions.
• Update schedules regularly to reflect progress, changes, and unforeseen impacts, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Analyze critical paths, float, and resource loading to optimize production efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
• Support planning of plant flow and logistics by integrating scheduling data into production strategies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure schedule adherence and timely completion of work.
• Track and manage project changes and their impact on the overall production schedule.
• Generate and distribute schedule reports, dashboards, and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in production and project meetings, providing scheduling insights and recommendations.
• Ensure all scheduling activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination within construction or manufacturing, with preference to modular construction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Project (required), including critical path analysis, resource loading, and schedule optimization.
• Engineering, construction management, or related diploma/degree.
• Formal training / certification in MS Project with a recognized institution is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of modular construction processes, sequencing, and plant operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with Fieldwire, Procore, and Bluebeam is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Wearing PPE such as safety boots, safety vest, safety glasses and gloves.
• Office and plant environment. Sitting and standing for long periods.

Competencies for Success

• Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
• Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
• Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
• Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.

Join Fero and Build Your Future

We believe your career should be more than a job—it should be a journey of growth and opportunity. We offer an environment where continuous learning and professional development go hand-in-hand with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.

Our Company Perks!

• Full Health Benefits
• Group Retirement Savings Program
• Your Professional association fees relevant to your role are reimbursed
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique. background and experience is welcomed and valued

Diversity and Inclusion Matter to Us

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented communities. Your unique perspective helps us innovate and thrive.

Accessibility for All

Fero is dedicated to meeting the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We ensure timely accommodations and an inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require any assistance during the application process, simply let your recruiter know—we’re here to help.

AI Disclosure Statement

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled tools to assist with tasks such as screening applications and assessing job-related qualifications. These tools are designed to support efficiency and fairness; however, all hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by human recruiters to ensure accuracy and equity.